ACDP cites potential breaches in SA immigration laws

File image: South African passport. The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) is questioning the arrival of 153 Palestinian refugees in South Africa, citing potential breaches of immigration laws. The group arrived at OR Tambo International Airport last week. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola reportedly intervened to allow them to enter the country. ACDP Deputy President Wayne Thring has lamented what…

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Some of Zuma-Sambudla’s social media posts were deleted: Expert

MKP MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. The Durban High Court has heard that some social media posts, which incited violence during the July 2021 civil unrest, were deleted after they were posted, including those posted by UmkhontoWesizwe Party (MKP) member of Parliament, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. This is part of the evidence by the State’s third witness, Digital Forensic…

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Ramaphosa will serve full term: ANC

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the party’s NEC meeting at the Germiston Council Chambers. The ANC is adamant that its leadership, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, will complete its term in 2027. This follows speculation of attempts to oust Ramaphosa after the G20 Leaders Summit. A letter is reported to be circulating among senior ANC members…

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ANC tightens candidacy guidelines ahead of 2026 LGE

ANC Electoral Committee Chairperson, Comrade Kgalema Motlanthe, briefed members of the media on the candidate selection process for the 2026 Local Government Elections. The ANC has tightened its rules and guidelines to select candidates to represent the party ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. This was announced by the party’s Electoral Committee at a…

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ANC welcomes court ruling blocking SIU probe into Mabuyane

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane The African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape has welcomed the decision by the Bisho High Court to stop the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) from investigating the province’s Premier and party Provincial Chairperson, Oscar Mabuyane, regarding his academic qualifications at the University of Fort Hare. The court declared the…

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Job creation tops Aucamp’s priority list

Willie Aucamp being sworn in as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, November 17, 2025. The newly appointed Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister, Willie Aucamp, says his immediate priority is to create jobs. He was speaking after his swearing-in at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Aucamp last week, along with Alexandra…

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MKP to conduct inquiry into suspended member Hlophe

MK Party’s John Hlophe and other members The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) says it has appointed a legal to team to conduct an inquiry into its suspended Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe. This follows a meeting between party leader Jacob Zuma the national officials as well as the Parliamentary caucus. The party has also announced…

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Newly appointed DA ministers to be sworn in

Willie Aucamp will b sworn in as the new Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister. Two DA Members of Parliament will be sworn in as minister and deputy minister in Pretoria on Monday morning. Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed DA spokesperson Willie Aucamp as the new Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister. Aucamp has replaced Doctor…

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